Pirates DFA Chris Volstad; recall Steve Lombardozzi

Volstad tossed two scoreless innings during his lone appearance this season. Volstad was designated to make room for infielder Steve Lombardozzi. Lombardozzi is a career .265 hitter with five home runs and 52 RBI in 782 at-bats.

Chris Volstad expected to be released

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/27/13) The Orange County Register reports Friday the Angels are expected to release pitcher Chris Volstad from his minor-league contract in the coming days. Volstad signed a minor-league deal with a Korean team, so a release will free him up to take the job overseas.

Volstad appeared in just six games for the Rockies last season, allowing 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings of work. He has a 4.94 ERA in 703 2/3 major-league innings in six season.

Korean team close to signing Chris Volstad

Volstad reportedly signed a minor-league deal with the Angels in November that included an invitation to spring training, but it appears he'll be headed to Korea for the 2014 season instead. He allowed 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings over six appearances with the Rockies last season while also going 7-6 with a 4.58 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 57:44 K:BB ratio in 127 2/3 innings with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Angels bring Chris Volstad aboard on minors deal

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(11/6/13) The Angels signed pitcher Chris Volstad to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, as reported by MLB.com.

Volstad made 123 starts for the Marlins and Cubs from 2008 to 2012, but in 2013, he made just six appearances -- all in relief -- for the Rockies.